EKG- ALS Flashcards
What is result of SVTs?
Dec CO and perfusion.
Tacy w/ P-T wave together.
Possible to have sudden SVT w/in NSR
During ventricular tachy, is the QRS pos or neg deflection?
Negative deflection
What is used to treat Polymorphic V-tach/Torsades?
1g IV bolus. Magnesium sulfate- regulates Ca
What ECG findings lead to torsades?
Short to long to short PRI cycle,
Prolong QT,
change in amplitude
What should be monitored if Torsades is present on EKG?
BP, Oxygen d/t DEC CO
What occurs when the ventricles quiver asynchronously w/o coordination, w. Rate of 250?
V-fib.
TX- AED STAT
dose of antirarrythmic to suppress ectopy
Mr. Shock has no pulse, but EKG shows NSR followed by AFib? What is this and TX?
Pulseless Electrical Activity- AFib+no pulse.
Tx- CPR and EPI
Does Vtach and Vfib have a pulse?
No, but not a PEA
This shock is used with TACHYcardia ONLY and is a burst of electricity w/ heart rhythm to avoid R on Twaves?
Cardioversion
If a Pt collapses w/o a pulse, but a rhythm is detected what is used?
Defibrillator- Only for Vfib, Vtach
Ms. Neihaus has BP 89/60, is she unstable? What other s/s?
ONLY if she has 1 of the following also
- altered mental status,
- in shock -Clammy, pale, rapid respiration, N/V, Dilated pupils, weak, syncope
- AHF
What is shock with low BP and fever?
Sepsis
What may cause acute CHF?
Drugs, volume overload, and PE
Treatment for arrhythmia should be based on controlling what?
H/T- hypovolemia, hypoxia, H+ acidosis,Hypo/hypekalemia, hypothermia.
Ts- tensio pneumothorax, tamponande, toxins, thrombus: PE, MI
Mr. Sloe has a pulse of 48? What are DDX
Sinus bradycardia, Sick sinus syndrome, Junctional rhythm Idiopathic ventricular rhythm, AV block 2-3degr. CHF, MEDs
What would be symptoms other than pulse that may indicate Bradycardia?
ECG, Peripheral pulses absent or weak cap refill increased skin-pale and cool Mental-fatigue dizzy
Mr. Sloe is on opioids, and his heart is not perfusing, what is TX for is bradycardia?
Maintain airway,
ECG monitor.
ATROPINE - 0.5mg bolus-MAX 3MG. Repeat Q3-5min
What is atropine?
Class IIA antiarrythmic IDEAL for BRADYCARDIA
WHAT is next after 6x of atropine or MAXED out in HR <50?
- Transcutaneus pace
- Dopamine
- EPI